At a Glance
Median Income
$145,417
$104,875 per capita
Home Value
$1,679,000
Zillow: $2,401,683
Median Rent
$1,554/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,537/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
75.3%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.1%
7.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Bay Head Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bay Head's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bay Head a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bay Head residents earn a median household income of $145,417 , which is 94% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $104,875. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 21,968 business establishments, including 1,925 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bay Head is $1,679,000 , 496% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,401,683. Median rent is $1,554/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Bay Head reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,537/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
75.3% of adults in Bay Head hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(123% above the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bay Head has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population1,201
Median Age57.9 yrs
Density2,036/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$145,417
Per Capita$104,875
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$52,693M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,357
Housing
F
Home Value$1,679,000
Rent$1,554
Ownership87.9%
Zillow$2,401,683
Housing Units1,028
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,537/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary307/100K
Health
Obesity25.1%
Diabetes6.1%
Smoking7.7%
Heart Disease3.6%
Premature Death5,710/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain52.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation3 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+75.3%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+28.2%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%
Commute28 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries37
Did You Know?
Bay Head was founded in 1886.
The median home in Bay Head was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
There are 1,925 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.
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